Dawson and Joey strolled down the dock of Capeside. They stood side by side
but kept enough space between them, so to give off the air of 'just
friends'. The town was busy and they passed tons of people as they walked.
Storeowners were putting up signs in their windows and restaurants were
packed. It was the week before Capeside's annual Regatta and the town's
busiest time of the year. It was tourist season and the small town of
Capeside was booming.
It was a lovely day. The sun was shining and a cool breeze kept the town from becoming too hot. Seagulls flew overhead and danced against the wind. Spring was in the air. Dozens of boats had set sail and traveled freely through the bay area. Dawson observed the different boats as he walked.
"Sure is a nice day." stated Dawson as he looked on the water.
"Yep." replied Joey, her eyes focused on the street.
Dawson turned to his best friend. He sighed quietly and took in Joey's depressed demeanor. Something about her had perplexed him. Dawson knew that he hadn't spent much time with Joey lately but the times that he did, she seemed distant. It was as if his presence bugged her somehow.
Joey traveled in slow exaggerated steps. Her head was down and she appeared to be watching her feet as she walked. Joey's dark hair blew in the wind and Dawson couldn't even see her face. He had no idea how she was feeling and for the first time, Dawson felt like he didn't know Joey Potter.
Dawson shook his head sadly as they traveled down Main Street. He felt terrible and had no earthly idea why. When Joey was upset he was upset. Dawson had to find out what was going on in Joey's head. He took a deep breath and began to speak.
"What's bothering you Jo?"
"Huh", asked Joey looking up from the street, "oh nothing I'm fine."
Fine?! Joey, you haven't said three words to me since we left Pacey's boat. I find it a little unnerving. I thought I was your best friend. We use to tell each other everything but now, I feel as if I barely know you."
"Well Dawson, you did brush me off for about four months. Forgive me if I seem a little distant. You're one to preach about being best friends. You pretty much pushed away all your friends so you could hang out with Eve."
Dawson was about to speak but stopped. Although Joey's words hurt, she did have a point. The past few months had been a blur. Dawson had spent most of the time grounded but the free time he did have was spent with a mysterious girl named Eve. He had regretted it though. Dawson wasn't sure what he had been thinking. He turned away his best friend in the whole world so he could get in serious trouble with a girl he barely knew.
"Alright Joey, fair enough, but I want to fix things between us. I want to go back to the time when we could tell each other anything. You're my best friend Jo and I care about you so much." stated Dawson, placing his hand on Joey's arm so she'd stop walking.
Joey sighed heavily and looked back down at the street. She couldn't look Dawson in the eyes. It hurt too much. Dawson had been Joey's first love and she use to believe that he was her soul mate, but now she wasn't so sure. Joey found herself turning away from the past and starting to look for a new future. A future with someone she never would have imagined; Pacey. However, starting a relationship with Pacey would only mean disaster and would probably hurt every one who lived on the creek. Joey cared for Pacey but she wasn't sure if their relationship was worth all the heartache.
Nothing seemed to go right; not with Dawson, not with Pacey, no one. Joey wanted things to go one way but they ended up going in the opposite direction. Joey swallowed her pride and forced tears from welling up in her eyes.
"Things change Dawson. I've changed, you've changed. Nothings the same. I don't know if I can go back to the way things were."
"Joey, we have to try." pleaded Dawson, putting his hand on her other arm.
"I don't know Dawson. I just don't know." stated Joey as she pulled away from him and walked away.
Dawson was going to follow her but something in her eyes deterred him. He thought it best to try another time. It was true that time had changed things between him and Joey but one thing was certain, Dawson wasn't giving up.
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Jennifer Lindley, Jack McPhee, and Andie McPhee chatted jovially as they walked toward the Capeside docks. They were in a great mood and enjoyed each other's company. Everyone in Capeside appeared to be in good spirits; everyone except Dawson, Joey, and Pacey. For most, the week was going by quickly. The Capeside festivities were in full bloom and the town was anxiously awaiting the famous boat race and fireworks display. Capeside High's upper classmen spent most of the school day at the docks. School clubs and organizations had stands set up around the bay area. They were all cooking food or having some sort of fundraiser. Jen, Jack, and Andie went to their first period class, and then were allowed to go to their appointed organization stand.
"Isn't the Regatta great? I love all the fun stuff we get to do." stated Andie as they headed down the docks.
"Well I'm just glad we get to miss class most of the week." replied Jack as he carried a box of hamburgers.
"I agree. The time away from school is always a plus." said Jen, carrying a box of condiments.
The three friends went to their appointed stand and began to help their classmates prepare the food. The work wasn't too hard and but the crowd was massive. After a few hours work, Jennifer was beginning to hate the smell of hamburgers.
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The day is extremely pleasant, thought Pacey as he climbed down True Love's ladder.
Pacey quickly anchored his feet and gazed along the docks. The weather was mild and sailboats could be seen over the vista of water. Pacey smiled, crammed his hands into his pockets, and strolled down the docks. He passed several stands selling one thing or another, but none of them caught his attention. The docks of Capeside were extremely busy and Pacey had to weasel through the crowd.
Pacey whistled as he continued his walk. He was the first to admit that he was usually saw things from a negative point of view. Pacey was always fighting with his dad, struggling with school, or facing the trials of a doomed relationship. He was almost always in a melancholy mood but today he felt upbeat. The Regatta had always been a great childhood memory. As a kid, Pacey anticipated the arrival of the annual Regatta. He enjoyed the food and the fireworks, but what he loved the most was the boat race. Pacey had dreamt of one day captaining his own boat and racing her in the Regatta. This year his dream would come true and because of that, Pacey was in a good mood.
Pacey continued down the docks until one of the stands caught his eye. He quickly eased through the mass of tourists and strolled up to the Capeside High hamburger stand. The line was a little long so Pacey had to wait a while until he reached the front of the line. As he approached the front, Jack saw him from the corner of his eye.
"Hey Pacey, what are you to?" asked Jack as he handed a customer his change.
"Not much, I ducked out of school early and decided to check out the action at the docks." replied Pacey with a devilish grin.
"You mean you skipped school."
"Well something like that."
Meanwhile, Andie gave a child a hamburger and turned to put the money in the cash box. As she did, Andie caught a glimpse of Pacey and suddenly froze. She swallowed the lump that had formed in her throat and swiped her forehead with her hand. Andie felt as if her heart were going to explode from her chest. She watched as her brother and ex-boyfriend chatted. Andie looked upon Pacey and tears started to sting at her eyes. The fact was Andie still had feelings for Pacey. Memories suddenly flooded into her mind.
Andie knew that she messed things up between her and Pacey. She had cheated on him and for the life of her, had no valid excuse why. Pacey Witter had been the most important person in Andie's life and she let him slip away. She desperately wanted him back but Pacey wanted nothing to do with her. He still talked to her every now and then, but they were no where near the relationship they once had. However, Andie was still hopeful. She still cared for Pacey and was going to try her damnest to get him back.
"Hello Pacey, would you like a hamburger?" asked Andie as she nudged in next to Jack.
Pacey turned his attention from Jack and looked at Andie. He smiled lightly and shook his head. His gentle gaze shot daggers into Andie's heart.
"No thanks Andie, I'm not hungry. I'll just have a Coke."
"Sure thing, Pace." replied Andie with a wink.
Jack and Pacey continued to talk as Andie got the soda. They discussed the boat race and whether the wind would be suitable. Pacey was only able to speak a few sentences before Andie had a Coke in front of him.
"Here you go Pace, one ice cold Coke." stated Andie as she placed the can in Pacey's hand.
"Thanks Andie." replied Pacey as he pulled the Coke tab, "how much do I owe ya?"
"Oh don't worry about it. It's on me." stated Andie with a bright smile on her face.
Jack rolled his eyes at Andie and then helped the next customer. Andie saw Jack's expression but didn't care. She still cared for Pacey and had no problem showing how she felt.
The Coke can crackled and fizzled as Pacey opened it. He smiled at Andie and quickly turned to drink. As Pacey brought the Coke to his lips, he saw Dawson from across the dock. Pacey paused for a moment but kept the can to his mouth. He watched as his good friend edged through the tourist crowd.
Dawson was holding a small bouquet of flowers and smiling merrily. Pacey took a small sip of the Coke and observed as Dawson headed for one of the stands. Pacey already knew who the flowers were for but didn't want to believe it. The stand Dawson was heading for just so happened to be The Potter B and B Pancake stand. Joey is working the stand and Dawson is bringing her flowers, thought Pacey sadly.
Pacey's face fell. His happy mood had diminished and he forgot why he had been smiling in the first place. Andie saw the sudden mood change in Pacey and stared at him puzzlingly. She matched her eyes with Pacey's gaze and saw what he was looking at.
Andie peered across the docks and saw Dawson Leery. He was holding flowers and talking to Joey Potter. Dawson said something to Joey and gave her the bouquet. Joey smiled weakly and took in the flowers' fragrance. She spoke something to Dawson and then kissed him lightly on the cheek. Meanwhile, Pacey's Coke fell from his grasp. The can plummeted to the dock and splashed soda everywhere. The unlucky crowd scattered as Coke splattered on them. Pacey looked apologetically to the tourist but quickly headed back to his boat. He didn't say a word to Andie, to Jack, or even Jen. Pacey just left. Andie sighed heavily as she watched him go. Andie stared at Pacey until he was lost in the crowd. Tears trickled down Andie's face. She suddenly realized why Pacey had stormed off. He has feelings for Joey, thought Andie in shock.
To Be Continued...
It was a lovely day. The sun was shining and a cool breeze kept the town from becoming too hot. Seagulls flew overhead and danced against the wind. Spring was in the air. Dozens of boats had set sail and traveled freely through the bay area. Dawson observed the different boats as he walked.
"Sure is a nice day." stated Dawson as he looked on the water.
"Yep." replied Joey, her eyes focused on the street.
Dawson turned to his best friend. He sighed quietly and took in Joey's depressed demeanor. Something about her had perplexed him. Dawson knew that he hadn't spent much time with Joey lately but the times that he did, she seemed distant. It was as if his presence bugged her somehow.
Joey traveled in slow exaggerated steps. Her head was down and she appeared to be watching her feet as she walked. Joey's dark hair blew in the wind and Dawson couldn't even see her face. He had no idea how she was feeling and for the first time, Dawson felt like he didn't know Joey Potter.
Dawson shook his head sadly as they traveled down Main Street. He felt terrible and had no earthly idea why. When Joey was upset he was upset. Dawson had to find out what was going on in Joey's head. He took a deep breath and began to speak.
"What's bothering you Jo?"
"Huh", asked Joey looking up from the street, "oh nothing I'm fine."
Fine?! Joey, you haven't said three words to me since we left Pacey's boat. I find it a little unnerving. I thought I was your best friend. We use to tell each other everything but now, I feel as if I barely know you."
"Well Dawson, you did brush me off for about four months. Forgive me if I seem a little distant. You're one to preach about being best friends. You pretty much pushed away all your friends so you could hang out with Eve."
Dawson was about to speak but stopped. Although Joey's words hurt, she did have a point. The past few months had been a blur. Dawson had spent most of the time grounded but the free time he did have was spent with a mysterious girl named Eve. He had regretted it though. Dawson wasn't sure what he had been thinking. He turned away his best friend in the whole world so he could get in serious trouble with a girl he barely knew.
"Alright Joey, fair enough, but I want to fix things between us. I want to go back to the time when we could tell each other anything. You're my best friend Jo and I care about you so much." stated Dawson, placing his hand on Joey's arm so she'd stop walking.
Joey sighed heavily and looked back down at the street. She couldn't look Dawson in the eyes. It hurt too much. Dawson had been Joey's first love and she use to believe that he was her soul mate, but now she wasn't so sure. Joey found herself turning away from the past and starting to look for a new future. A future with someone she never would have imagined; Pacey. However, starting a relationship with Pacey would only mean disaster and would probably hurt every one who lived on the creek. Joey cared for Pacey but she wasn't sure if their relationship was worth all the heartache.
Nothing seemed to go right; not with Dawson, not with Pacey, no one. Joey wanted things to go one way but they ended up going in the opposite direction. Joey swallowed her pride and forced tears from welling up in her eyes.
"Things change Dawson. I've changed, you've changed. Nothings the same. I don't know if I can go back to the way things were."
"Joey, we have to try." pleaded Dawson, putting his hand on her other arm.
"I don't know Dawson. I just don't know." stated Joey as she pulled away from him and walked away.
Dawson was going to follow her but something in her eyes deterred him. He thought it best to try another time. It was true that time had changed things between him and Joey but one thing was certain, Dawson wasn't giving up.
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Jennifer Lindley, Jack McPhee, and Andie McPhee chatted jovially as they walked toward the Capeside docks. They were in a great mood and enjoyed each other's company. Everyone in Capeside appeared to be in good spirits; everyone except Dawson, Joey, and Pacey. For most, the week was going by quickly. The Capeside festivities were in full bloom and the town was anxiously awaiting the famous boat race and fireworks display. Capeside High's upper classmen spent most of the school day at the docks. School clubs and organizations had stands set up around the bay area. They were all cooking food or having some sort of fundraiser. Jen, Jack, and Andie went to their first period class, and then were allowed to go to their appointed organization stand.
"Isn't the Regatta great? I love all the fun stuff we get to do." stated Andie as they headed down the docks.
"Well I'm just glad we get to miss class most of the week." replied Jack as he carried a box of hamburgers.
"I agree. The time away from school is always a plus." said Jen, carrying a box of condiments.
The three friends went to their appointed stand and began to help their classmates prepare the food. The work wasn't too hard and but the crowd was massive. After a few hours work, Jennifer was beginning to hate the smell of hamburgers.
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The day is extremely pleasant, thought Pacey as he climbed down True Love's ladder.
Pacey quickly anchored his feet and gazed along the docks. The weather was mild and sailboats could be seen over the vista of water. Pacey smiled, crammed his hands into his pockets, and strolled down the docks. He passed several stands selling one thing or another, but none of them caught his attention. The docks of Capeside were extremely busy and Pacey had to weasel through the crowd.
Pacey whistled as he continued his walk. He was the first to admit that he was usually saw things from a negative point of view. Pacey was always fighting with his dad, struggling with school, or facing the trials of a doomed relationship. He was almost always in a melancholy mood but today he felt upbeat. The Regatta had always been a great childhood memory. As a kid, Pacey anticipated the arrival of the annual Regatta. He enjoyed the food and the fireworks, but what he loved the most was the boat race. Pacey had dreamt of one day captaining his own boat and racing her in the Regatta. This year his dream would come true and because of that, Pacey was in a good mood.
Pacey continued down the docks until one of the stands caught his eye. He quickly eased through the mass of tourists and strolled up to the Capeside High hamburger stand. The line was a little long so Pacey had to wait a while until he reached the front of the line. As he approached the front, Jack saw him from the corner of his eye.
"Hey Pacey, what are you to?" asked Jack as he handed a customer his change.
"Not much, I ducked out of school early and decided to check out the action at the docks." replied Pacey with a devilish grin.
"You mean you skipped school."
"Well something like that."
Meanwhile, Andie gave a child a hamburger and turned to put the money in the cash box. As she did, Andie caught a glimpse of Pacey and suddenly froze. She swallowed the lump that had formed in her throat and swiped her forehead with her hand. Andie felt as if her heart were going to explode from her chest. She watched as her brother and ex-boyfriend chatted. Andie looked upon Pacey and tears started to sting at her eyes. The fact was Andie still had feelings for Pacey. Memories suddenly flooded into her mind.
Andie knew that she messed things up between her and Pacey. She had cheated on him and for the life of her, had no valid excuse why. Pacey Witter had been the most important person in Andie's life and she let him slip away. She desperately wanted him back but Pacey wanted nothing to do with her. He still talked to her every now and then, but they were no where near the relationship they once had. However, Andie was still hopeful. She still cared for Pacey and was going to try her damnest to get him back.
"Hello Pacey, would you like a hamburger?" asked Andie as she nudged in next to Jack.
Pacey turned his attention from Jack and looked at Andie. He smiled lightly and shook his head. His gentle gaze shot daggers into Andie's heart.
"No thanks Andie, I'm not hungry. I'll just have a Coke."
"Sure thing, Pace." replied Andie with a wink.
Jack and Pacey continued to talk as Andie got the soda. They discussed the boat race and whether the wind would be suitable. Pacey was only able to speak a few sentences before Andie had a Coke in front of him.
"Here you go Pace, one ice cold Coke." stated Andie as she placed the can in Pacey's hand.
"Thanks Andie." replied Pacey as he pulled the Coke tab, "how much do I owe ya?"
"Oh don't worry about it. It's on me." stated Andie with a bright smile on her face.
Jack rolled his eyes at Andie and then helped the next customer. Andie saw Jack's expression but didn't care. She still cared for Pacey and had no problem showing how she felt.
The Coke can crackled and fizzled as Pacey opened it. He smiled at Andie and quickly turned to drink. As Pacey brought the Coke to his lips, he saw Dawson from across the dock. Pacey paused for a moment but kept the can to his mouth. He watched as his good friend edged through the tourist crowd.
Dawson was holding a small bouquet of flowers and smiling merrily. Pacey took a small sip of the Coke and observed as Dawson headed for one of the stands. Pacey already knew who the flowers were for but didn't want to believe it. The stand Dawson was heading for just so happened to be The Potter B and B Pancake stand. Joey is working the stand and Dawson is bringing her flowers, thought Pacey sadly.
Pacey's face fell. His happy mood had diminished and he forgot why he had been smiling in the first place. Andie saw the sudden mood change in Pacey and stared at him puzzlingly. She matched her eyes with Pacey's gaze and saw what he was looking at.
Andie peered across the docks and saw Dawson Leery. He was holding flowers and talking to Joey Potter. Dawson said something to Joey and gave her the bouquet. Joey smiled weakly and took in the flowers' fragrance. She spoke something to Dawson and then kissed him lightly on the cheek. Meanwhile, Pacey's Coke fell from his grasp. The can plummeted to the dock and splashed soda everywhere. The unlucky crowd scattered as Coke splattered on them. Pacey looked apologetically to the tourist but quickly headed back to his boat. He didn't say a word to Andie, to Jack, or even Jen. Pacey just left. Andie sighed heavily as she watched him go. Andie stared at Pacey until he was lost in the crowd. Tears trickled down Andie's face. She suddenly realized why Pacey had stormed off. He has feelings for Joey, thought Andie in shock.
To Be Continued...